Former Chainlink Executive Joins SEC Crypto Task Force as Chief Counsel

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Taylor Lindman, formerly deputy general counsel at Chainlink Labs, as chief counsel of its Crypto Task Force. Lindman steps into the role previously held by Michael Selig, who departed the commission in December to become chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The appointment was confirmed by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the Crypto Task Force. As chief counsel, Lindman will serve as the senior legal advisor to the group, overseeing statutory interpretation, regulatory guidance and compliance strategy as the agency refines its approach to digital asset oversight.

Legal Experience and Regulatory Background

Lindman brings roughly a decade of legal experience spanning private practice and in-house roles. During more than five years at Chainlink Labs, he advised on US and international regulatory compliance and participated in policy discussions with federal regulators, including meetings focused on token classification and securities record-keeping requirements.

Before entering the blockchain sector, Lindman worked at major law firms, handling complex regulatory and corporate matters. His move to the SEC comes as the Crypto Task Force expands engagement with industry participants, academics and market stakeholders amid evolving federal policy on digital asset regulation.

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